TUSCAN TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD #PASTA #FRUITVEGETARIAN
I cherish spring and summer for some reasons, yet one of them is the foooood. Watermelon, fresh corn and obviously, pasta plate of mixed greens.
In my book, everybody needs the ideal potluck plate of mixed greens and it doesn't beat this Tuscan Tortellini Salad!
This pasta plate of mixed greens is stacked with gooey tortellini, salami, mozzarella, olives, chime peppers, pepperoncini's, tomatoes and cucumbers at that point covered in tart, Italian Dressing.
It's healthy, ameliorating and reviving all in the meantime and has a place on your table all spring and summer long.
Hello there all, its Jen from Carlsbad Cravings and I am eager to be with you again sharing another heavenly pasta plate of mixed greens formula!
Tuscan Tortellini Salad formula is overflowing with your preferred italian fixings and on your table in 25 minutes! You can make the plate of mixed greens early for the ideal calm potluck side that everybody will love!
prep time: 5 MINScook time: 15 MINStotal time: 20 mins
Ingredients
1 (20-ounce) bag cheese tortellini
1 English cucumber, cut into quarters and sliced
16 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
1 orange bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped pepperoncini’s
1 (6.0-ounce) can black olives, drained and halved
8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, cut into bite size pieces
8 ounces salami, chopped
Dressing
1/2 cup light tasting olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook tortellini according to directions on the package.? Drain and set add to a large serving bowl.
Meanwhile, combine dressing ingredients in a pint size mason jar. Seal and shake vigorously. Pour half of the dressing over the warm pasta and toss to combine.
Add the remaining salad ingredients to the bowl and toss until well coated. If serving immediately then toss with remaining dressing. If serving the next day then cover and refrigerate and wait until you are ready to serve the salad before tossing with remaining dressing.
Cook's Notes
It is important to not overcook your tortellini otherwise it will fall apart when tossed.
After pasta is rinsed and drained, immediately add it to a large bowl then toss it with half of the dressing to keep it from sticking.
This Salad is excellent the next day. When making ahead, use 1/2 of the dressing when preparing the salad and reserve the remaining dressing to pour over the salad before you serve it.
For the mozzarella, I prefer to use fresh mozzarella balls, cut into bite size pieces. If this mozzarella is too expensive or you don’t want to make a separate trip, you can substitute mozzarella cubes.
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